Staufer, Elizabeth Ann D. (1861-1952)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1952 Dec 18 p. 9

Birth date: 1861 Mar 20

text of obituary:

ELIZABETH A. D. STAUFER

Elizabeth A. D. Staufer, daughter of Jacob and Dorothea Krehbiel Staufer, was born on March 20, 1861, on the farm northwest of Donnellson, Iowa, where she resided for more than 91 years of her life.

Upon the confession of faith she was baptized by Rev. Christian Schowalter and united with the Zion Mennonite church of Donnellson, and remained a member of that church until the time of her departure.

On June 18, 1952, she was admitted into the Bethel Home for the Aged, Newton, Kansas, when she spent the short period of the remaining days of her life, and seemed to be happy and contented. She became ill and was taken to the Bethel Deaconess hospital at Newton on Nov. 21, where she passed from this life to her eternal reward Nov. 23 to be with her Lord and Saviour. She reached the ripe old age of 91 years, eight months, and three days.

Aunt Elizabeth took an active interest in the affairs of the Mennonite Church and read widely to keep herself informed. Until her declining years she wrote frequently in the church papers, nad [sic] was alert to the happenings of the day. She delighted in supporting worthy causes of the conference and gave generously to missions, colleges, and other areas of conference work. Even on her death bed she requested that an amount of her savings be given to one of our institutions of higher learning. She also found satisfaction in remembering the birthdays of her nephews, nieces, and other relatives, and made them happy with greeting cards and personal gifts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister. Those who now mourn her departure are one brother John Staufer and wife, Lizzie, of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, two nephews, six nieces, eighteen grand nephews and nieces, and many other relatives and friends.

Burial took place at Bayard cemetery southwest of Deer Creek Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1952.